Celso Vinicius

Celso Venicius
Born	(1983-12-27) December 27, 1983 (age 41) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other names	Celsinho
Residence	São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Weight	155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division	Lightweight
Fighting out of	São Paulo, Brazil
Team	Ryan Gracie BJJ
Rank	black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total	6
Wins	5
By knockout	0
By submission	3
By decision	2
Losses	1
By knockout	0
By decision	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Celso Vinicius

Medal record
World Championship
	2008 California, USA	-76 kg
	2007 California, USA	-76 kg
	2006 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	-76 kg
	2005 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	-76 kg
Pan American Championship
	2008 California, USA	-76 kg

Celso "Celsinho" Venicius (born December 27, 1983) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt competitor and mixed martial artist. He is a three-time IBJJF World Champion and one of the leading lightweights of his generation. ^{[1] [2]}

Early life

Vinicius was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He began training martial arts as a child and transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a teenager. He was promoted to black belt under Ryan Gracie, becoming one of the top representatives of the team in the early 2000s. ^{[1] [3]}

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career

As a colored belt, Vinicius won several titles in the Brazilian national circuit, establishing himself as one of the most technical competitors in his weight class. At black belt, he reached the highest level of the sport by becoming a three-time IBJJF World Champion. ^[4]

Vinicius competed extensively in international events such as the IBJJF Pan Championship, European Championship, and the World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, adding to his reputation as a versatile competitor. ^[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Vinicius made his professional MMA debut in Brazil in the mid-2000s, competing for organizations such as Shooto Brazil and regional promotions. He fought in the lightweight division and showcased his grappling skills in the cage. ^{[1] [3]}

Titles

• 3x World Champion (2008 ^[5] , 2006 ^[6] , 2005 ^[7] )
• Pan American Champion (2008 ^[8] )
• South American Champion (2009 – Middleweight Division)
• Ultimate Absolute NYC|Ultimate Absolute NYC 2 Champion (2011)
• World Pro Cup Silver Medalist (2011)
• World Bronze Medalist (2007)

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Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

6 matches	5 wins	1 loss
By knockout	0	0
By submission	3	0
By decision	2	1

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	5-1	Jorge Patino	Decision (Unanimous)	Thunder Fight 4 - Macaco vs. Celsinho	June 20, 2015	5	5:00	São Paulo, Brazil
Win	5-0	Rodrigo Gomes	Decision (Unanimous)	Talent MMA Circuit 10	August 9, 2014	5	5:00	Osasco, Brazil
Win	4-0	Andre Luis Sousa	Submission (North-South Choke)	Talent MMA Circuit 7	March 29, 2014	1	4:45	Osasco, Brazil
Win	3-0	Henrique Morgan	Submission (armbar)	Moema Fight	October 6, 2012	1	3:50	São Paulo, Brazil
Win	2-0	Emerson Peixoto	Decision (unanimous)	Max Fight 13	May 12, 2012	3	5:00	São Paulo, Brazil
Win	1-0	Adriano Millioni	Submission (punches)	Face To Face 5	December 18, 2010	1	1:32	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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See also

• List of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners
• Samuel Braga
• Fábio Leopoldo

References

1. "Celso "Celsinho" Venicius". www.bjjheroes.com.
2. "Here Are The All-Time Lightweight Champions At IBJJF Worlds". www.flograppling.com.
3. "Celso Venicius". www.tapology.com.
4. "Celso Vinicius". www.flograppling.com.
5. "World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2008". ibjjf.com.
6. "World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2006". ibjjf.com.
7. "World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2005". ibjjf.com.
8. "Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2008". ibjjf.com.
9. "Celso Vinicius His Record, Net Worth, Weight, Age & More!". bjjfanatics.com.
10. "Celso Venicius". www.sherdog.com.